Well this for sure is not the most surprising news. Madison is a beautiful girl but in no way does she hold a candle to Emily when it comes to skating. However, it will be interesting to see the new team Chock/Bates next season.

Packaging will be crucial for this team. I can see a classic American Musical Theatre piece suiting them well, i.e. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Frank Loesser, etc. Evan's classic look and Madison's ability to perform and chew the scenery would suit the style well. I really want them to look into Anything Goes.

I wish them the best but I'm still upset with S&B splitting. I'm not crazy about Madison but I'm sure she will have the possibility to shine more now that she has a taller partner.
Hope Emily will find a great partner and will continue to compete.

Packaging will be crucial for this team. I can see a classic American Musical Theatre piece suiting them well, i.e. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Frank Loesser, etc. Evan's classic look and Madison's ability to perform and chew the scenery would suit the style well. I really want them to look into Anything Goes.

Agreed. I assume they will be taking from Zueva and Shbilband, so I am confident that team can come up with something to suit them well.

I wish them the best but I'm still upset with S&B splitting. I'm not crazy about Madison but I'm sure she will have the possibility to shine more now that she has a taller partner.
Hope Emily will find a great partner and will continue to compete.

Isn't it only desirable for a girl to have a much taller partner in Pairs but not Ice Dancing?

Isn't it only desirable for a girl to have a much taller partner in Pairs but not Ice Dancing?

I remember watching C&Z FD at TEB and thinking that he was almost invisible and that she was always in control. Also the lifts didn't seem to have the same impact as some of the other teams where the guy is taller. So I guess, Madison will benefit from skating with Evan. But hey... we all gonna have to wait and see. Maybe I'm wrong...

Sorry to hear of the recent dance splits. Understand that Zuerlein was ready to move on with his life. He was working as a coach to help with expenses. Did hear that Chock tried out with Collin Brubaker and Keiffer Hubbell before Evan Bates, so both Brubaker who is 6'1" and Hubbell 6'
are available and apparently on the market. Perhaps Emily Samuelson will find one a suitable partner if she wants to continue. Hope it works out well for all.